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Darryl Wilson
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Darryl Wilson

Cairns, Australija
50+ reviews
Captain Darryl grew up in Adelaide fishing with his brother from a very young age. 20 years later, he arrived in Cairns, and every possible moment became all about fishing and exploring. Captain Darryl became the owner-operator of Fish Tales Charters over 20 years ago, and after a decade of successful guiding decided to build the Don't Know to offer a variety of fishing charters due to the high number of repeat customers.

Charters

Rating

4.5
84 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.6
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

79%
Dobro iskustvo
100%
Prijatan kapetan
89%
Preporučite ovaj čarter
89%
Prikladno za decu
94%
Zadovoljni brodom
70%
Uhvate ribe

All reviews (84)

Showing 1 – 5 of 84 reviews
  • Snow Hu
    Snow Hu
    au
    Аустралија
    Član od 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Ribolovni izlet u julu

    Poludnevni izlet (AM) Podeljeni čarter • 5 adults • 3 children

    Odlično iskustvo, fantastična komunikacija sa kapetanom čim smo rezervisali. Veoma upućen i objašnjavao tokom celog izleta, a bio je i veoma prijatan prema deci i duhovit. Ulovili smo 5 riba, uključujući 3 za zadržavanje. Ribolovačko iskustvo je bilo dobro, nažalost morali smo da napustimo dobro mesto jer je uplovio teretni brod, ali to nije nešto što je kapetan mogao da kontroliše. Inače, sigurno bismo ulovili više. Ipak, toplo preporučujemo ovaj izlet!

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    Reported catch:
    Fingermark Bream
    Response from Captain

    Hvala vam puno što ste odvojili vreme da napišete ovu recenziju! Veoma nam to znači. Bilo nam je zadovoljstvo da vas ugostimo na brodu! Vi ste bili sjajni. Srdačan pozdrav, Dazza i Raewyn iz Fish Tales Charters

  • Danielle Grundy
    Danielle Grundy
    au
    Аустралија
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sjajan dan!

    Poludnevni izlet (AM) Podeljeni čarter • 2 adults

    Iako riba nije htela da zagrize, Darryl je naše iskustvo učinio nezaboravnim. Proveli smo sjajan dan i svakako bismo preporučili rezervaciju izleta, ali ja bih ipak odabrao ceo dan umesto poludnevnog, jer lokacija zvuči mnogo primamljivije za krupnu ribu koja se igra mačke i miša sa vašim mamcem. Još jednom hvala na sjajnom danu!

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    Response from Captain

    Zdravo Danielle, hvala vam što ste odvojili vreme da napišete ovu recenziju, veoma nam to znači. Bilo je zadovoljstvo upoznati vas i imati vas na brodu... do sledećeg puta! Pozdrav, Dazza i Raewyn, vaši domaćini Fish Tales Charters

  • Claudia Gan
    Claudia Gan
    sg
    Сингапур
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Prvo Pecanje na Brodu! 🐟

    Poludnevni izlet (AM) Podeljeni čarter • 3 adults

    Ovo je bio prvi ribolov na brodu za nas troje i obožavali smo ga, iako smo zajedno ulovili samo nekoliko riba. Kapetan Darryl je veoma iskusan i duhovit 👍👍 Svakako ćemo se vratiti kada ponovo budemo u Kернсу!

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    Response from Captain

    Zdravo Claudia, hvala vam što ste odvojili vreme da napišete ovu recenziju. Veoma smo srećni što ste se odlično proveli; radujemo se vašem povratku... do sledećeg puta! Pozdrav Darryl i Raewyn, vaši domaćini Fish Tales Charters-a

  • Emily Bolsom
    Emily Bolsom
    au
    Аустралија
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Мартовски излет на риболов

    Poludnevni izlet (AM) Podeljeni čarter • 5 adults

    Imali smo sjajno jutro u estuaru sa Darylom. Zna šta radi, zabavan je i opušten, a kao grupa uglavnom početnika, to je iskustvo učinilo još boljim. Uslovi za pecanje nisu bili najbolji, ali Darryl nam je pokazao koliko dobro poznaje ovo područje i svako u grupi je ulovio jednu ili dve ribe. Ako ste u Kернsu i tražite čarter za pecanje, toplo preporučujem Fish Tales.

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    Reported catch:
    Queenfish
    Fingermark Bream
    Black Jewfish
    Threadfin Salmon
    Response from Captain

    Hvala ti, Emily! Bilo nam je zadovoljstvo upoznati tebe i tvoju porodicu, kao i imati vas na brodu! Mnogo hvala Darryl-u i Raewyn-u, vašim domaćinima iz Fish Tales Charters

  • Katrina Atkinson
    Katrina Atkinson
    au
    Аустралија
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Ulovio sam svoju prvu Barra😀

    Poludnevni izlet (AM) Podeljeni čarter • 1 adult

    Kiša, vetar, sunce i Barra. Nije moglo biti boljeg jutra. Darryl je bio zabavan, upućen, od pomoći i toplo bih preporučio ovo putovanje.

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    Response from Captain

    Hvala vam, Katrina, što ste odvojili vreme da napišete ovu recenziju. Bili smo oduševljeni što ste bili sa nama na brodu i da, nema ništa lepše od malo kiše, malo vetra i malo sunca za dobrog barramundija! Čestitamo vam! Mnogo hvala, Darryl i Raewyn, vaši domaćini Fish Tales Charters-a

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
    Fish Tales Charters – River RocketCairns, Kvinsland
    Adult angler holding a large silver fish aboard a boat, with scenic tropical mountains and calm coastal water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Threadfin Salmon
    Manjula E.
    Manjula E.
    Toplo preporučujem Daryla. Bio je prijatan i stručan. Dao je sve od sebe i pobrinuo se da ulovimo nešto ribe.
  • Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
    Fish Tales Charters – River RocketCairns, Kvinsland
    Adult angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a covered fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Katrina A.
    Katrina A.
    Kiša, vetar, sunce i Barra. Nije moglo biti boljeg jutra. Darryl je bio zabavan, upućen, od pomoći i toplo bih preporučio ovo putovanje.
  • Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
    Fish Tales Charters – River RocketCairns, Kvinsland
    Angler holding a large silver trevally or jack over coastal waters, with a fishing rod and shoreline visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Giant Trevally
    Claudia G.
    Claudia G.
    Ovo je bio prvi ribolov na brodu za nas troje i obožavali smo ga, iako smo zajedno ulovili samo nekoliko riba. Kapetan Darryl je veoma iskusan i duhovit 👍👍 Svakako ćemo se vratiti kada ponovo budemo u Kернсу!
  • Fish Tales – Don't Know
    Fish Tales – Don't KnowCairns, Kvinsland
    An angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing in a serene river environment, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Giant Trevally
    David W.
    David W.
    Darryl nas je odmah od početka doveo do ribe. Bikovski ajkule su bili problem, ali je svakako bio odličan dan i sigurno ću ponoviti!
  • Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
    Fish Tales Charters – River RocketCairns, Kvinsland
    A young angler proudly displaying a Yellowtail Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a vibrant fishing shirt and a joyful smile.
    Fish 1
    Golden Trevally
    Adam J.
    Adam J.
    Toliko cenim vreme i energiju Kapetana koji je uspeo da drži pod kontrolom 4 dečaka od 10 godina i napravio najboljу rođendansku žurku o kojoj će naš 10-godišnjak pričati zauvek.
  • Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
    Fish Tales Charters – River RocketCairns, Kvinsland
    Young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing in Cairns, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Sondra K.
    Sondra K.
  • Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
    Fish Tales Charters – River RocketCairns, Kvinsland
    Adult angler holding a large inshore fish aboard a covered fishing boat, with calm coastal water in the background.
    Chris C.
    Chris C.
  • Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
    Fish Tales Charters – River RocketCairns, Kvinsland
    Angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Craig M.
    Craig M.
    Had a fantastic day out on the water with Darryl. Caught some delicious Fingermark Snapper. Would recommend Fish Tales Charters. Had a great day.
  • Fish Tales Charters – River Rocket
    Fish Tales Charters – River RocketCairns, Kvinsland
    An angler proudly displaying a large fish while on a boat, enjoying a day of fishing in a scenic location.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Giant Trevally
    Tia W.
    Tia W.
    My partner and I did a half day morning trip with Darryl and it was a GREAT! morning. We pulled in a few good fish and had an awesoke time chatting with Darryl, would definitely recommend!
  • Fish Tales – Don't Know
    Fish Tales – Don't KnowCairns, Kvinsland
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Gary G.
    Gary G.
    Odlican izlet.

Our Fishing Locations

Šta se peca sa Fish Tales – Don't Know u Cairns

Sezona baramundija je zatvorena do februara. Ribolov na sabljaste ribe ostaje odličan, sa Sailfish vrstom koja se pridružuje ulovu. Greben oživljava dok se korali razmnožavaju, a plivači treba da se čuvaju meduza.

Top catches for novembar

Fishing reports

Angler proudly holds a large barramundi aboard a covered charter boat in a tropical Cairns estuary, with fellow adult anglers in the background.

Friday 5th September 2025

sep 5, 2025 • Cairns
Congratulations to Jim and his 110cm Barramundi while estuary fishing in Trinity inlet, Cairns! NOTE She was returned to the water safely! One very happy fishing booker customer! Cheers Dazza!
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An angler proudly displaying a Black Bream caught while fishing in a scenic mangrove area.

August Estuary Fishing 2025

avg 31, 2025 • Cairns
In Tropical North Queensland during the month of August not only do we see a change in the weather ie cooler nights, sunny days but can be very windy! Most of our charters are in the estuary of a morning. For the month of August the collection included Bream, small trevally, Queenfish, Hairtail, Javelinfish, Barramundi, Goldspotted Estuary Cod to name a few. Cheers Dazza
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Adult angler proudly holding a large silver estuary fish on the water near Cairns, with mountainous shoreline in the background.

July 2025 Estuary Fishing in Trinity Inl

jul 31, 2025 • Cairns
Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet of Cairns over the cooler month of July was at times surprising. At times our customers were able to see our resident estuarine Saltwater Crocodiles! So cool to see back Long Head Hairtails in the estuary-it`s been too long! (definitely from the dinosaur era)! Common caught fish species included Blue threadfin, Fingermark, Estuary trevally, Gold spotted estuary cod, Dusky Flathead, Mangrove jacks, Pikey Bream, juvenile Queenfish. Loved having the kids onboard over the school holidays!
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Adult angler proudly holds a large king mackerel aboard a boat in open blue ocean.

Sunday 13th October 2019

okt 13, 2019 • Cairns
Thanks so much to Laura and Michael for having the best day in Cairns. So good to meet you and to show you around. Target species Trout, Mackerel; caught and kept for dinner included Coral Trout & Spanish Mackerel-two of the best sportsfish with excellent eating qualities.
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Adult angler holding a large wahoo aboard a boat in open ocean, with mountainous coastline visible in the background.

Saturday 12th October 2019

okt 12, 2019 • Cairns
Only takes one Spanish Mackerel for Dave while reef fishing from Cairns. Guess the weight?
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Adult angler proudly holding a large snapper aboard a boat in coastal waters with mountains in the background.

Estuary fishing for Fingermark, Mangrove

sep 27, 2019 • Cairns
Weekending Friday 27th September 2019 Estuary fishing in Trinity Inlet, Cairns has been producing Fingermark and Mangrove jacks all of good size as well as Queenfish; all caught on live-bait.
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